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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.57 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.57 and 145.89 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.57 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.57 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.57 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 42,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,682.67/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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